Callistemon Purple Splendour

Common Name:
Purple Splendour Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon 'Purple Splendour' is a relatively compact Australian native shrub celebrated for its brilliant purple, bottlebrush-like flower heads that bloom profusely in spring, with a follow-up flowering in autumn. The new foliage emerges with a pink hue, adding to its visual appeal. This hardy plant is adaptable to most soil types and exhibits drought and moderate frost hardiness once established. 

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–2.5 metres
• Width: 1–2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum species